Friday, October 20, 2017

Business Spotlight: Natural Beauty Day Spa by Michelle Libby

Sisters
Ashley and Chrissie Fitzpatrick care about pampering and getting to know their
clients at Natural Beauty Day Spa, 1004 River Road in Windham. They opened
their door two weeks ago, but will have their grand opening on Friday, November
3. The spa offers nail services, facials, waxing, makeup application and
massage.

Chrissie
does facials, waxing and makeup application. “I specialize in the perfect
eyebrow,” she said. She has five years of experience waxing eyebrows. “I love
the strategy of it. I find the right shape for everyone’s face. People just get
so excited.”

Ashley
is the nail technician. She moved from interior decorating, to decorating cakes
in a bakery, then to her work as a nail tech. “It was time. I wanted to have
more of a relaxed environment,” she said.

“It’s
calm and comfortable,” added Chrissie, who is a graduate of Capilo’s in Augusta.

“You
use your hands and feet every day. Most see this as a treat, but it’s keeping
them healthy. They get so neglected,” said Ashley about manicures and
pedicures. Ashley uses a variety of polishes, but her favorite is Zoya, which
is free of 10 different chemicals typically found in nail polish. She offers a
variety of nail art designs. There is also a color-changing shellac which
changes with the temperature. Clients can partake in a paraffin-alternative
hand dip called Eco-fin, that is made of soy, coconut oil and other natural
ingredients. Natural Beauty Day Spa does not offer acrylic nails.

Sisters Ashley and Chrissie Fitzpatrick

Nail
services are great for men, too. “All guys fight it for a long time, but they
really love it,” said Chrissie. For men, it’s more about the massage than the nail
care. Each nail treatment comes with a massage, which is great for people who
suffer from the pain of repetitive motion.

“Ashley
is super sanitary. She’s the cleanest nail tech I’ve ever seen,” said Chrissie.
She uses tub liners for the pedicures and uses stick on files rather than
plastic ones that can’t be sanitized.

“I love
my clients. I have the best ones,” said Chrissie. Clients have followed them
from the surrounding areas. Some are from Windham, Portland Cumberland and even
as far away as Biddeford.

“Eyebrows,
as with nails, you see clients every few weeks. You get to know the whole
family and develop a relationship,” said Chrissie.

Chrissie
uses a skin care line called Bioelements, which is all natural and results
oriented. “It took a long time to pick a line (for the spa),” she said. She
customizes a moisturizer and helps clients with what they want for their skin. “Picking
skin care can be really confusing. It’s so awesome when you wake up and your
skin looks nice. You feel empowered,” Chrissie said. “It sounds superficial,
but it’s a nice way to start the day. People notice that something is
different.”

The
makeup is for fun. Chrissie can put together a night-on-the-town look or create
a special look for a special event like a wedding. “I connect with people
really well. I can make them look like themselves only more beautiful,” she
said.

Facials
and massages are held in a private room. Massages are done by Briana Henes and
she offers a menu of services including polarity.

The
sisters chose Windham for their business because it was a good central
location. “There’s a lot going on in Windham. It’s my go to town,” Ashley said.

Most
services are by appointment, but walk ins are welcome from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Find more information or request an appointment on Facebook,
by phone at 207-809-8185 or at www.naturalbeautydayspa.org. Watch Facebook for special
offers.